Stitches of Legacy
Françoise's textile works unveil a mesmerising dance of threads, intertwining the richness of her Franco-Māori roots with diasporic experiences.
Kōrero with a Creative: MANAWA Creative
Lisa Awatere and Georgina Manuel share their journey from lifelong friendship to launching a brand that embroiders self-love, self-worth, and self-acceptance into every stitch for waahine Maaori.
Wānanga ki Ngāpuhi-nui-tonu
A photo essay by takatāpui kairaranga and ringatoi Moana Murray.
Kōrero with a Creative: Rilee Nepia-Owens
Ataria Sharman gets to know Ahitereiria-based multidisciplinary artist Rilee Nepia-Owens.
Kōrero With a Creative: Irihipeti Waretini
Irihipeti Waretini on the creation of her kāri atua.
My Musical Identity
Taonga pūoro musician Ariana Tikao on the beginnings of her playing journey.
Te Kahuwhero Alexander-Tu’inukuafe
Te Tai Tokerau artist Te Kahuwhero Alexander- Tu’inukuafe has drawings on display at Te Ahu Museum in Kaitaia this summer.
Tararua: Bird Like Men
Ruby Solly and Ariana Tikao introduce their new music ensemble Tararua with Phil Boniface and Al Fraser.
You are Fierce, You are Full
Cat Ruka and Bella Waru of Tempo Dance Festival on movement and atuatanga as protective forces in the arts sector.
Moewai Marsh
Moewai Marsh is a ringatoi who uses Māori symbolism to give mana back to our tāonga.
Let’s Face it, We’d All Be Screwed Without the Arts
Nicola Paul on the reality of Covid-19 in Aotearoa.
Putaanga Waitoa
Putaanga Waitoa is a photographer and writer who is passionate about indigenous peoples and activism.
Saber Stainton
Saber Stainton is a Perth-based contemporary Māori artist of Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Kahungunu descent.
Josie Selkirk
Josie Selkirk is a talented Whangarei-based illustrator of rongoā and native birds.